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Result of KSA Vs Houthis Conflict The conflict between the Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia in Yemen has been characterized by a complex web of geopolitical, sectarian, and regional dynamics. Here are some key details: 1. Origins of the Conflict:    - The conflict has its roots in the long-standing political and sectarian tensions within Yemen. The Houthi rebels, who belong to the Zaidi Shiite minority, have historical grievances and have sought greater political inclusion. 2. Houthi Takeover:    - The conflict escalated significantly in 2014 when Houthi rebels took control of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and other key areas. This led to the displacement of the internationally recognized government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi. 3. Saudi Intervention:    - In 2015, a Saudi-led coalition, which includes several Arab states, intervened militarily in Yemen to restore the Hadi government and push back Houthi forces. The coalition received support from the Uni...

   Series (Ep 02) Conflicts with KSA The conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia is part of the larger Yemeni Civil War that began in 2014. When the Houthi rebels took control of the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, in 2014 and subsequently advanced towards southern Yemen, the Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015 with the goal of restoring the internationally recognized government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi. Saudi Arabia views the Houthi movement as an Iranian-backed proxy, and they accuse Iran of providing military support to the Houthis. The Saudi-led coalition, which includes several Arab countries, launched a military campaign to counter what they perceive as Iranian influence in the region and to prevent the Houthi rebels from consolidating power in Yemen. The conflict has resulted in a devastating humanitarian crisis, with airstrikes, ground fighting, and a naval blockade contributing to widespread suffering and displacement. Civilians have borne the brunt of the...

 Series (Ep 01) WHO ARE HOUTHIS? The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah (Supporters of God), are a rebel group based in Yemen. The movement originated in the early 1990s as a theological and political movement that emerged from the Zaidi sect of Shia Islam, which is a minority in Yemen. The group is named after its founder, Hussein Badreddin al-Houthi.  The Houthis became more prominent on the national stage in Yemen in the mid-2000s, primarily due to their opposition to the Yemeni government and their grievances over political and economic marginalization. The Houthi movement gained momentum in the aftermath of the Arab Spring protests that began in 2011.  The conflict escalated significantly in 2014 when the Houthis, along with allied military units loyal to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, seized control of the Yemeni capital, Sana'a. This led to the displacement of the internationally recognized government led by President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi. The Saudi-led coa...